Harris Cup Returns Home After 12-Year Absence

The prestigious Harris Cup, named after Selwyn Harris who established the surf lifesaving base at Pukehina, has returned home after a 12-year absence. The annual Harris Cup Carnival was hosted at Pukehina Surf Rescue's newly-constructed clubhouse, attracting 259 competitors including 82 life-saving club members aged between 5 and 14 years old. Participants represented clubs from Pukehina, Ōpōtiki, Whakatāne, Maketū and Waihī, celebrating the return of this important trophy to its original home.

Originally published in Te Puke News by Sun Media.